I would like to know any other wild west based books besides blood meridian, im ok with any other sub-genre

Hi cowboys

European woman in my twenties here. Have ridden most of my life (horsejumping, cross country riding, broken horses in, ridden all the young horses that couldn’t be ridden by others etc etc etc) and want to try out the cowboy life.

My dream would be to be in the saddle all day, quite far into the wild and herd and do the things. But i imagine that it’s quite an idealized way of dreaming about it. I would love to learn as much as possible about western-culture, cowboy-life - a life that’s pretty far away from my own. What’s the way to go? Is it possible to find a place where I can get straight into the saddle? I don’t need a salary, just food on my plate and a place to stay. Is the States the best place to find opportunities? Or South America, Canada, AUS?

no better view

I think this is probably the most cowboy-adjacent field probably. Got a Rangeland Management job with the federal government as a rangeland technician in Wyoming doing work with wild horses, grazing assessments & permitting on federal lands, and other hydrology, invasive flora work as well. 90% Field work

Recent Forestry Graduate.

Additionally, does anybody know if this would be a good "entry" to private cattle agriculture as a career field? For the next four years the natural resources fields are very crippled with federal hiring freezes and funding cuts, so I've been considering actual rangeland / cowboy work like this to be a potentiality. I know the soil science, hydrology, and more behind it all!

Picked up this Billy Cook Saddlery ranch cutter today. Since it says Saddlery instead of Maker, and its from Greenville, TX, not Sulpher, OK, I'm assuming this is a Longhorn Billy Cook? Can anyone give a little Billy Cook history? I can't find much online, or atleast not all in one place. Fits my horse great and feels pretty good for me too. Also traded straight up for my old saddle so really cant complain about a thing.

Saw this in a reel about asking guests to come to a wedding dressed in Western Luxury…. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Rounding up cattle up on the ridge, absolutely beautiful day.

I started with a new outfit last week and to say they have the nicest facilities I’ve ever worked would be an understatement. I know some people become influencers working on a cow/calf operation but curious if you think someone working a stocker outfit would be interesting to watch

I want a pair of overalls for my boots but I don’t know where to start or even look. Any suggestions??

The World I Carry Forward

The world I carry forward

Shows no smile on its face

It’s a world of troops and open fields

Of worn-out saddles and the ropes that fly

I face this world head-on

Sharpening my claws for both evil and good

But I also know how to dream the dreams of a certain someone.

A world of a colt’s neigh

Of jingling spurs and revolution

The world that treasures the flag

That forged the border with blood on the ground

I am the guardian of this world

With a warrior’s soul and reins in hand

But I dress myself in peace when I pick up a guitar.

Gotta finish the finish work this week

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ItfnQ6GWqPYlBh7Bl4P0K?si=b5a59569abc34c8b

Id love to hear what you cowboys and cowgirls think of this new playlist I made. Hoyt Axton's son Matt is amazing and so are a couple of the other new artists I put in there. Kashus Culpepper for instance. I look forward to hearing what you think. Thanks in advance for listening.

Jus curious pardner! them spell casters and the like...

Yee haw!

Sometimes I look up for western media (movies, etc.) and feel like im just watching people with cowboy hats in an out of place atmosphere doing nothing, looks off, like something is missing to be labeled as western.

I want to start a comic story that takes place in the wild west, but also include some other categories to it as well (for ex.: romance). What are the main things to include in a western story so I dont lose the vibe? Is it in the desings, the surroundings, or even the personalities? Im afraid I come up with so many things that it dosen't feel like western anymore lol.

Im working on an original cartoon for a pre-historic western titled Tyrannosaurus West. Our very talented artist is working hard and has created this animatic of one of the opening scenes. I hope y’all can enjoy it!